What Are My Career Options After a UG STEM Degree?
Chances are that while you’ve been researching what to study during your undergraduate degree, you must have come across the word ‘STEM’. A vast term, STEM refers to science, technology, engineering and mathematics and encompasses broad disciplines such as computer science, engineering, information technology, natural sciences and more. Each of these disciplines can be further […]
Studying Medicine in Global Destinations: Medical Education in the UK
4th in a 4-part series about global medical education The UK has recently become a popular destination for students looking to study medicine abroad, allowing you to directly apply for medicine at the undergraduate level; right after grade 12. Completing your medical education in the UK usually requires seven or eight years of studies and […]
10 Tips to Ace College Interviews
You might be getting ready for your interview with admissions officers, other university representatives or alumni in preparations for your studies abroad. While the purpose of the interview is to help a university better understand where you may fit into the campus environment, it is also a wonderful opportunity for you to ask questions, convey […]
Advice from Undergraduate Admissions Officers
The Red Pen just completed a series of webinars with top global universities. Admissions officers (AOs) shared information about their programmes and campus offerings and even answered attendees’ questions. We asked each of them to offer a piece of advice to international students. Here is some advice from admissions officers for international students: “Universities want […]
COVID-19 Effects: What Will Change for 2020-2021 UG Admissions?
The coronavirus pandemic has severely disrupted students’ schedules and plans, especially those looking to apply in the upcoming undergraduate admissions cycle. Students are left wondering how it will pan out, what alternatives exist to learn about colleges and the status of standardised tests. Here is some clarity on how the application process has changed: 1) […]
COVID-19 Effect: FAQs for Current Students
Applicants who have secured admits and are scheduled to start classes this fall are wondering how the current COVID-19 pandemic affects their education. Read on for some frequently asked questions: I have an admit, but what do I do if the campus doesn’t allow on-campus classes this fall? If your university decides not to allow […]
COVID-19 Effects: What Colleges Don’t Require the SAT for 2021
In mid-March 2020, the WHO classified COVID-19 as a pandemic, leading to school and college closures everywhere. While students are figuring out how to navigate this enforced ‘downtime’, aspiring college students are left wondering how they will appear for their standardised tests in time for college applications. As of now, College Board has cancelled the […]
COVID-19 Effects: Grade 11 Focus on These 6 Activities
For students in grade 11, the current situation can be very daunting. Standardised tests are being cancelled, nobody knows when schools will reopen and there are so many uncertainties regarding college admissions. This is certainly very stressful, but you can also use this time wisely and productively to get a head start and strategise your […]
COVID-19 Effects: Bittersweet Application Results
March is application results month. It is normally a time for celebration and excitement around future studies abroad. This year, in 2020, with the global COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, application results are causing anxiety about the future among some families. Will I be able to go abroad to study? Should I go abroad to study? How […]
5 Steps to Creating a Great College List for US Undergraduate Admissions
A crucial step in your journey to college in the US is creating an effective list of colleges to which you want to apply. Considering there are 2,000 universities in the US offering undergraduate courses, how do you narrow down your choice? Here are five things to keep in mind as you craft your US […]
